outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.
There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
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But the outcry so far has seemed to work in her favor.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The outcry over federal judges ruling against Trump sparked calls for judges to be impeached and lawmakers introducing legislation that would restrict nationwide injunctions, though none of those actions appeared likely to pass.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Mike Lee’s proposal ‘a smokescreen’ for ‘unpopular’ sell-offs More outcry also came from groups like the Idaho Conservation League, the Sierra Club, the Idaho Trails Association and Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Seemingly reacting to the outcry, Carpenter offered up a more PG-friendly cover in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The outcry over federal judges ruling against Trump sparked calls for judges to be impeached and lawmakers introducing legislation that would restrict nationwide injunctions, though none of those actions appeared likely to pass.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Mike Lee’s proposal ‘a smokescreen’ for ‘unpopular’ sell-offs More outcry also came from groups like the Idaho Conservation League, the Sierra Club, the Idaho Trails Association and Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Seemingly reacting to the outcry, Carpenter offered up a more PG-friendly cover in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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